Short biography of ESG: An art-funk ensemble from the South Bronx, ESG (Emerald Sapphire & Gold) was formed by sisters Renee, Valerie, and Marie Scroggins, all of whom handle vocals and percussion, and friends David Miles (guitar) and Leroy Glover (bass). ESG's music is centered around the sisters' complex polyrhythms with atmosphere supplied by bass and pop-flavored guitar. During their first incarnation, the group signed with 99 Records and issued a debut self-titled EP in 1981 that featured three live and three studio songs, the latter produced by the legendary Martin Hannett (Joy Division, etc.). 1982's ESG Says Dance to the Beat of Moody EP continued in a similar vein, as did their first full-length album, 1983's Come Away With ESG. ESG disbanded shortly thereafter, but unexpectedly re-formed in the early '90s, heralding their comeback with a self-titled 1991 compilation of previously released material. The group's work had become popular among hip-hop artists searching for samples, with such acts as TLC, the Wu-Tang Clan, the Beastie Boys, Big Daddy Kane, and indie rockers Unrest all making use of ESG beats; the group addressed this issue on the 1992 12" EP Sample Credits Don't Pay Our Bills. ESG Live! appeared in 1995, featuring both old and new material. The group continued to record during the late '90s, and even added Scroggins' daughters Chistelle and Nicole.
# | Album cover | Album title | Tracks amount | Download album in mp3? | Official release date | Production label |
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1 |
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You're No Good | 3 |
mp3, CD
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1981-06-00 | Factory |
2 |
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Running Away / In The Bottle / Standing In Line | 3 |
mp3, CD
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RP Records, Inc. | |
3 |
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A South Bronx Story | 16 |
mp3, CD
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2000 | Universal Sound |
4 |
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A South Bronx Story | 16 |
mp3, CD
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2000 | Universal Sound |
5 |
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My Street | 3 |
mp3, CD
|
2002 | Soul Jazz Records |
6 |
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Step Off | 7 |
mp3, CD
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2002-09-00 | Soul Jazz Records |
7 |
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Step Off | 7 |
mp3, CD
|
2002-09-00 | Soul Jazz Records |
8 |
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Come Away With ESG | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
1983 | 99 Records (2) |
9 |
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ESG | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1991-07-00 | Pow Wow Records |
10 |
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ESG | 6 |
mp3, CD
|
1981 | |
11 |
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Moody / UFO | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
2000 | Universal Sound |
12 |
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ESG Says Dance To The Beat Of Moody | 5 |
mp3, CD
|
1982 | 99 Records (2) |
13 |
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Erase You / Standing In Line | 4 |
mp3, CD
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1991 | Pow Wow Records |
14 |
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Moody / Starchild | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
Rated "X" Records | |
15 |
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More G.D.M. Vol. 5 | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
2003 | |
16 |
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Sample Credits Don't Pay Our Bills EP | 5 |
mp3, CD
|
1992 | |
17 |
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Moody | 4 |
mp3, CD
|
C.T. Records | |
18 |
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ESG | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1991 | Pow Wow Records |
19 |
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Dance | 3 |
mp3, CD
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2005-03-00 | Soul Jazz Records |
20 |
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Bam-Bam Jam | 4 |
mp3, CD
|
1987 | Emerald Sapphire & Gold Records |
21 |
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Cavern / U.F.O. | 2 |
mp3, CD
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2001 | Strictly Breaks Records |
22 |
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99 Records Greatest Hits - The Garage Years | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
Not On Label | |
23 |
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Moody | 3 |
mp3, CD
|
C.T. Records | |
24 |
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Party Music / Moody (A New Mood) | 4 |
mp3, CD
|
1988 | Popular Records |
25 |
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Insane | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
2006-05-00 | Soul Jazz Records |
26 |
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Come Away With ESG | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
2006-10-00 | Soul Jazz Records |
27 |
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Come Away With ESG | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
2006-10-00 | Soul Jazz Records |
28 |
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My Street | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
2002-09-09 | Soul Jazz Records |
29 |
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Insane | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
2006-05-00 | Soul Jazz Records |
30 |
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Moody / Starchild | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
Rated "X" Records | |
31 |
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ESG | 8 |
mp3, CD
|
99 Records (3) | |
32 |
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Moody | 4 |
mp3, CD
|
C.T. Records | |
33 |
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Come Away With ESG | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
2006 | Soul Jazz Records |
34 |
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Running Away / In The Bottle / Standing In Line | 3 |
mp3, CD
|
RP Records, Inc. | |
35 |
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ESG Says Dance To The Beat Of Moody | 5 |
mp3, CD
|
99 Records (3) |